Here's somethng I found...

Check out this link. I think we should learn the steps to this dance move when we reach cell division later this nine weeks...

http://www.teachertube.com/viewVideo.php?video_id=97553&title=The_MMS_Mitosis_Dance

Science Fair Timeline

Science Fair Timeline 2009-2010

OCTOBER 27- October 30
Come up with testable questions. Research the internet for ideas.

November 2-9
Teacher Approval/ Forms/ Parent Signature
www.nefrsef.org
print and sign forms (in blue ink):
Form 1, 1A

November 9-13
QUESTION:
HYPOTHESIS: I Think…

MATERIALS:


PROCEDURE:

NOVEMBER 16- DECEMBER 4
Perform experiment(s)
Make sure all variables are accounted for. (Change variables/controls if needed)
Record and analyze data
Take pictures of your experiment
Retest/repeat (Remember you must complete the experiment a number of times and average the results together).
Average Results (trial 1 + trial 2 + trail 3 + trial 4 + trail 5)
Develop pictures!!
Graph Data
Start work on Display (Poster Board)
Start work on Portfolio (binder) 9Portfolio includes sources, outside research, graphs/chart)
The Abstract should include the following:
a) Purpose of the experiment
b) Procedure
c) Data
d) Conclusions

DECEMBER 7- DECEMBER 15
Final touches on project.

DUE DEC. 16, 2009
DISPLAY BOARD MUST INCLUDE:
Title, Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Graphs, Pictures (Visuals), Conclusions (SEE BOARD LAYOUT DIAGRAM)
PORTFOLIO MUST INCLUDE:
Question, Hypothesis, Materials, Procedure, Graphs, Pictures (Visuals), Conclusions

Please make the poster boards colorful, creative, neat, easy to read, and MUST be typed

DECEMBER 16
Project Due!!!!!!

end of the 1st nine weeks

We've made it through our first nine weeks. Everyone has basically worked hard and done an admirable job.

Here's what the end brings us:

- The last mini project is due for full credit by this Friday...no exceptions. Grades have to be in by noon Monday and I will be in a workshop during the first half of that day.

- The nine weeks test is in two parts, a 50 point open book part and a 50 point testing part (totally on Scantron).

- For online textbook access, go to my.hrw.com and type in this information:
username: ahubbard216, password:s23vy There is an earlier post with a different user and passcode, but some have said that it does not work all the time, so I gave a second option.

Review, Upcoming events

Last week, we finally got to complete the Homemade Ice Cream experiement and see a chemical change in action. We were also introduced to atomic theory and atom structure.

This week: We will explore the covalent and ionic bonds, ions, and isotopes. We will also look at the roles of atoms in chemical changes. I will be assigning your third mini project this week as well.